You Need a Counselor Podcast

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Jayden Aubryn, a Black, queer, nonbinary psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They specialize in holistically healing trauma by integrating mental, physical, sexual and spiritual health. They are passionate about increasing accessibility and decolonizing therapy by promoting healing via food, music, movement, and art. Connect with Jayden Patr...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Charles Meyer. Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes by helping Faith-based fathers conquer addictions (such as porn, drugs, alcohol, food) using his Vision Accelerator program called "Know Thyself" in order for fathers to pursue their Unique Divine Purpose Connect with Charles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomW...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Holly Bot. Currently an IT Solution Architect at Bot Consulting LLC, Holly found her life tragically detoured in 2010 with a long prison sentence. In this episode we discuss her experience with mental health services within the prison system and then reentry. Holly is an award winning writer, podcaster, and published author. She desires to encourage and in...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Callie Dahlhauser, a Heart and Solutions BHIS Provider. Callie attended the University of Iowa and majored in Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in human relations. She loves every part of being in a helping profession and getting to work with people from all walks of life.  Connect with Callie Website: https://heartandsolutions.net/providers/callie-dahlh...

Trigger Warning due to discussions of suicide and abuse. This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Christopher Birstler, a 4 time suicide attempt survivor who has navigated through systems to get the care and support he needs. He coined the hashtag #SuperAdvocate to describe how advocacy is at the core of his heart. As a survivor of trauma and abuse Christopher boldly proclaims that everyone shoul...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solutions therapist Maggie Alton. In her work she strives to provide a calm, supportive environment where her clients can feel accepted and safe. In addition to a Master’s in Social Work, Maggie holds a certification in Aging and Longevity Studies. In this episode we touch on three myths about therapy: That there has to be something “wrong with y...

This week Julie, Chrissa and Caurel are joined by return guest Eva ZobianWolf, a nurse turned mind-body specialist and certified yoga therapist. Eva’s goal is to reduce the effects of stress that lead to burnout. Over the last 5 years, she has worked with many clients with chronic illness, chronic pain, or PTSD.  Connect with Eva Online: Web: https://www.evazeewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www....

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Brieanna Lightfoot Smith, a business coach and productivity strategist. Brieanna believes a peaceful home and a purposeful business can coexist but only with the right level of delegation. After passing out in her car at 7 months pregnant she realized just how bad she was at delegating and asking for the help she needed. Now, she helps overwhelmed women ma...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest, Tenesha Gatson, a Heart and Solutions board member and mental health advocate. In this episode Tenesha shares personal stories about why mental health is important to her, her chronic pain journey, how she uses journaling and social media to both connect and cope. Listen to Tenesha’s previous episodes here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest, Caurel Richards. a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner and Hypnotherapist.   Caurel is a dynamic and creative individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked in multiple service industries in the last 14 years. One of the biggest lessons she learned in those years was the importance of mental health and how unhealed...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Reilly Dodd,  a therapist based in Overland Park, Kansas. Once Reilly started her practice and grew a full caseload she realized how hard it was to turn people away when they were first seeking out counseling.  Reilly took to social media to start destigmatizing  therapy and started providing more opportunities for education and awareness to promote mental...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Katie Bingner, a licensed mental health therapist, communication coach, Board approved clinical supervisor, continuing education provider, and writer with 16+ years in the health and wellness industry. She has dedicated the last 8+ years to helping others (and herself) navigate mental health challenges, learn to live a fulfilling life, and embrace one of t...

This week we have a special crossover episode from our sister podcast, You Need a Training. You Need a Training provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about a variety of topics including information about working with particular populations, therapeutic interventions, and other special interest topics. Trainings are delivered by mental health professionals at Heart and Solutions and...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Ally Nelson, a Utah-based clinical social worker helping women break through anxiety, befriend their minds, and do life with less worries and way more fun. In this episode Ally shares what her work looks like, what ‘Oldest Daughter Syndrome’ looks like,  as well as a look at her own personal journey with mental health. Connect with Ally online at: Instagra...

TW due to discussions of suicide and sexual assault This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Annalise Keck, a passionate mental health advocate and founder of Konigreich Foundation, and CEO of LifebyDesign Inc. Annalise guides individuals to discover and achieve their life's passion. As an established real estate investor, e-commerce flipper, and speaker, Annalise has triumphed over personal...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Atousa Raissyan, a Shaman, Transformational Heart-Centered Healer and Spiritual Guide. She is also a bestselling author, poet, and digital artist. Her passion is to help people light up by guiding them to release their traumas and reprogram their fear-based living to a more heart-centered peaceful life. Atousa’s extensive experience comes from years of tra...

This week we have a special crossover episode from our sister podcast, You Need a Training. You Need a Training provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about a variety of topics including information about working with particular populations, therapeutic interventions, and other special interest topics. Trainings are delivered by mental health professionals at Heart and Solutions and...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest, John Sovec. John is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of creating affirmative support for the LGBTQ community and is the author of Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond. He is also the host of OutTalk, a monthly web series for OutCare Health that is dedicated to discussing important topi...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Natasha, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Florida, Oregon and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor and Compassion Fatigue Educator and Professional. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She is the clinical director for Lakewood Residential Treatment and an adj...

This week we have a special crossover episode from our sister podcast, You Need a Training. You Need a Training provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about a variety of topics including information about working with particular populations, therapeutic interventions, and other special interest topics. Trainings are delivered by mental health professionals at Heart and Solutions and...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Elena Nicole, a certified health and life coach based in Syracuse, New York. Nicole helps female professionals and business owners who are ready to make time for themselves, take control of their health. She helps them develop habits in the areas of mindset, movement and nutrition that lead to a long-term, maintainable healthy lifestyle. Nicole is a big be...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Mady Sodders, a high school teacher for those with significant disabilities. In this episode we talk about Mady’s experience seeing a variety of counselors over the last 18 years. She shares with us her experiences of trauma, depression and anxiety and how counseling has helped. While not all of her counseling experiences have been great, she has always fo...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Gabi Varga, a trauma informed personal trainer in Vancouver, Canada. After working through her own trauma, Gabi began to turn toward a trauma-informed approach in her training. Gabi helps her clients build a strong foundation on a body mechanical level and works with them toward being in-tune with their bodies, acknowledging how past traumas may affect the...

Julie and Chrissa are joined this week by return guest Sam Galema. Sam is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota, currently working on the Adult Outpatient Team at Fraser. Sam is passionate about trauma treatment, suicide prevention and fighting the stigma associated with mental health.  Listen to Sam’s first appearance on the show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7s...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Tina O. Hoang, a disabled recovering people pleaser, lifetime traveler, and podcaster. Tina strives to ensure women have the space to choose themselves and share their courageous stories. Whether it is changing how you are perceived within a family dynamic, leaving a comfortable 9-5, or advocating for yourself when a stranger is being rude. She believes wo...